Moltres

Moltres

Selected Masterpiece • 19/181
Artist Shin Nagasawa
Market Price $2.31
Team Up Sun & Moon 2019
The Illustrator

Shin Nagasawa

Shin Nagasawa has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2009 to 2025, with work appearing across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans into action-forward clarity—vibrant, contrasting color and focused, character-led staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Moltres in a striking moment, gliding gracefully through the sky, its wings enveloped in brilliant flames. The warm hues of orange and red create an inviting atmosphere, suggesting a world alive with energy and passion. In this scene, Moltres embodies the spirit of fire, showcasing both elegance and strength as it commands the air around it. This portrayal invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of this legendary Pokémon in its natural element.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Card Type Fire
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
01/02/2019

Top Burner

Discard all Fire Energy from this Pokémon. Then, discard a card from the top of your opponent's deck for each Energy you discarded in this way.

Fire Spin

180

Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost